Jun 02 Justice Department won’t bring charges over classified documents found at Pence’s home By Jill Colvin, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Department of Justice has informed former Vice President Mike Pence's legal team that it won't pursue criminal charges related to the discovery of classified documents at his Indiana home. Continue reading
May 17 Key Trump attorney says he’s leaving legal team as Mar-a-Lago probe intensifies By Eric Tucker, Associated Press A key lawyer for former President Donald Trump says he's leaving the legal team, a move that comes as a special counsel investigation into the retention of classified documents shows signs of being in its final stages. Continue reading
May 10 Watch 4:42 New York Congressman George Santos charged with fraud and money laundering By Lisa Desjardins, Saher Khan Republican Congressman George Santos was arrested Wednesday. A federal grand jury indicted the freshman lawmaker on 13 charges, ranging from wire fraud to money laundering. Rep. Santos was released on bond from a New York court after pleading not guilty… Continue watching
May 04 WATCH: Garland makes remarks after 4 Proud Boys convicted of seditious conspiracy By Associated Press Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and three other members of the far-right extremist group were convicted of a plot to attack the U.S. Capitol in a desperate bid to keep Donald Trump in power after the Republican lost the… Continue reading
Apr 17 2 men arrested on charges of establishing a secret Chinese police station in New York By Larry Neumeister, Eric Tucker, Associated Press Justice Department officials say two men have been arrested on charges that they helped establish a secret police station in New York City on behalf of the Chinese government. Continue reading
Apr 14 Guardsman accused in records leak to appear in court By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press A Massachusetts Air National Guardsman arrested in the leak of highly classified military documents is expected in federal court Friday as the Justice Department prepares to outline the criminal case against him. Continue reading
Mar 28 WATCH: Garland testifies on budget in Senate hearing By Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press Attorney General Merrick Garland will testify on the proposed Department of Justice budget on Tuesday in a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing. Continue reading
Mar 22 Trump faces 4 investigations. Here’s where they stand By Lisa Desjardins There are four known government-run investigations into former President Donald Trump or his business. Continue reading
Mar 08 Louisville police had pattern of violating constitutional rights, Justice Department finds By Associated Press The U.S. Justice Department has found Louisville police have engaged in a pattern of violating constitutional rights following an investigation prompted by the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor. Continue reading
Mar 08 Justice Department to review Memphis Police Department’s use of force By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press The Justice Department announced Wednesday that it will review the Memphis police department policies on use of force, de-escalation policies and specialized units in response to the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols during an arrest. Continue reading